Read your comments, it was reported by apple itself and we wrote about it here way earlier than medusa
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Apple Watch ECG Coming to South Korea With Imminent iOS 14.2 and watchOS 7.1 Updates [Update: Russia Also]
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Glad to hear it worked!
Which software did you use? I was looking at Reincubate iPhone Backup Extractor, but it’s more expensive, at $60USD or about $85AUD.
iMazing (Editing backup method). Unsure if this method follows me to new devices. Does anyone know?
Well it does seem something is not as it seems. Withings seems to have achieved success in EKG in Australia prior to TGA regulation change. See https://eftm.com/2020/11/withings-g...d-sleep-apnea-on-latest-smart-products-202082
Is it not possible that the Withings smart watches are using a different method of obtaining an EKG that fits within the regulations?
There is zero reason for Apple to hold this feature back, Australia is a key market for Apple.
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I wondered that as well. The article seems to paint an incompetence picture, yet fails to address why the TGA needed to have significant legislation and regulatory changes if all Withings did was to apply… The article also claims Withings is getting approved for sleep apnea detection which certainly puts it in the diagnostic category. There is an aspect of this that is missing from the discussion so blaming Apple or TGA does seem a little simplistic… very very curious. Maybe somebody needs to get their MP to ask during Question time?
I wondered that as well. The article seems to paint an incompetence picture, yet fails to address why the TGA needed to have significant legislation and regulatory changes if all Withings did was to apply… The article also claims Withings is getting approved for sleep apnea detection which certainly puts it in the diagnostic category. There is an aspect of this that is missing from the discussion so blaming Apple or TGA does seem a little simplistic… very very curious. Maybe somebody needs to get their MP to ask during Question time
6 hours watch 6 experience: just realised ECG is disabled in Australia. disappointed. why the hell I paid more and got less than people in some other countries does? And SO2 readings is not consistent compared to my oximeter. Let me try sleep tacking. If it's crappy too I'll return it and get a ScanWatch, will still have some money left for their sleep tracking mat. anxious tonight.
Using the iMazing hack from previous watchOS versions, the watchOS 7.2 update has closed that loophole. Can no longer take an ECG 
if anyone has a way to get it to work again, please share! Maybe iMazing can be used again?
if anyone has a way to get it to work again, please share! Maybe iMazing can be used again?
ECG app in Japan confirmed in the release notes for the soon-to-be-released, WatchOS 7.3 FINALLY!! Only took 2 years and 3 months.